Global Sanctuary for Elephants
@globalelephants.org
US based 501c3 that exists to help create sanctuaries for captive elephants. Our pilot project is Elephant Sanctuary Brazil. 2,800 acres of beautiful land to provide elephants with the space and freedom needed to recover from a lifetime of captivity.
Elephants aren’t just emotionally intelligent—they’re biologically built for it. 🧠 Their hippocampus, which drives memory and emotion, is even larger (proportionally) than ours. They feel deeply and connect in ways we may never fully understand. More: globalelephants.org/elefact-frid...
November 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Elephants aren’t just emotionally intelligent—they’re biologically built for it. 🧠 Their hippocampus, which drives memory and emotion, is even larger (proportionally) than ours. They feel deeply and connect in ways we may never fully understand. More: globalelephants.org/elefact-frid...
Whale Sanctuary Project @whalesanctuary.bsky.social is hosting a live discussion about the challenges faced by captive cetaceans today at 4 p.m. EST. Bring your questions! 🐬 https://whalesanctuaryproject.org/event/the-paper-they-tried-to-suppress/
November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Whale Sanctuary Project @whalesanctuary.bsky.social is hosting a live discussion about the challenges faced by captive cetaceans today at 4 p.m. EST. Bring your questions! 🐬 https://whalesanctuaryproject.org/event/the-paper-they-tried-to-suppress/
VOLUME UP for trumpets and rumbles! 🎺 Maia and Bambi had a full-on play session—running, tail-out, leaning into each other, and even showing off a giant stick. Guille watched from the sidelines, while the yard filled with pure elephant joy. Watch here: globalelephants.org/a-vocal-part...
A Vocal Party With Maia and Bambi
Because of how the female Asian habitat is situated, caregivers can often hear the elephants’ vocalizations all the way up the hill at the kitchen and offices. It’s not unusual for the sound of a trum...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:34 PM
VOLUME UP for trumpets and rumbles! 🎺 Maia and Bambi had a full-on play session—running, tail-out, leaning into each other, and even showing off a giant stick. Guille watched from the sidelines, while the yard filled with pure elephant joy. Watch here: globalelephants.org/a-vocal-part...
Today, "animal advocates will rally outside the Carden Circus at the El Paso County Coliseum with a giant banner proclaiming, 'Free Betty.'" www.peta.org/media/news-r...
PETA Protesters Descend on Carden Circus: Old, Disabled Elephant Must Be Retired ASAP | PETA
On Thursday, a pair of chained “elephants” surrounded by animal advocates will rally outside the Carden Circus at the El Paso County Coliseum with a giant
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November 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Today, "animal advocates will rally outside the Carden Circus at the El Paso County Coliseum with a giant banner proclaiming, 'Free Betty.'" www.peta.org/media/news-r...
Kenya’s been showing her brighter side again. 💛 After weeks of quiet mourning, she’s exploring more, being vocal, and spending long, happy hours at Club Mud—now freshly revamped with new clay. Read more: globalelephants.org/kenya-in-the-refreshed-mud-wallow/
Kenya in the Refreshed Mud Wallow
Kenya has been emerging from her shell after a few weeks of being quieter than usual. She’s surely been processing the loss of Pupy, but is now sleeping less and exploring more, which is good for her ...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Kenya’s been showing her brighter side again. 💛 After weeks of quiet mourning, she’s exploring more, being vocal, and spending long, happy hours at Club Mud—now freshly revamped with new clay. Read more: globalelephants.org/kenya-in-the-refreshed-mud-wallow/
Knock Knock! A wild elephant entered someone's yard to look for a snack in southwest China. No one was home at the time, and the visitor left politely. news.cgtn.com/news/2025-11...
November 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Knock Knock! A wild elephant entered someone's yard to look for a snack in southwest China. No one was home at the time, and the visitor left politely. news.cgtn.com/news/2025-11...
Mara thinks that sunny days are perfect for spending time in the mud! ☀️
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Mara thinks that sunny days are perfect for spending time in the mud! ☀️
At dinner, all five Asian elephants gathered near the fenceline. 💚 Maia and Mara shared gentle trunk touches, Rana stayed near, and Bambi kept a comfortable distance. Read more: https://globalelephants.org/five-girls-meet-at-the-fence/
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
At dinner, all five Asian elephants gathered near the fenceline. 💚 Maia and Mara shared gentle trunk touches, Rana stayed near, and Bambi kept a comfortable distance. Read more: https://globalelephants.org/five-girls-meet-at-the-fence/
"with no reasons given, Judge Alan Hertzberg denied the Nonhuman Rights Project’s request for a temporary restraining order to prevent the Pittsburgh Zoo from moving siblings Victoria and Zuri to the zoo’s elephant breeding facility."@nonhumanrights.bsky.social www.nonhumanrights.org/blog/pittsbu...
Elephants Already Moved to Breeding Center, Pittsburgh Zoo says
Today, with no reasons given, Judge Alan Hertzberg denied the Nonhuman Rights Project’s request for a temporary restraining order to…
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November 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
"with no reasons given, Judge Alan Hertzberg denied the Nonhuman Rights Project’s request for a temporary restraining order to prevent the Pittsburgh Zoo from moving siblings Victoria and Zuri to the zoo’s elephant breeding facility."@nonhumanrights.bsky.social www.nonhumanrights.org/blog/pittsbu...
Ever wonder what a caregiver's day at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil looks like? 🐘💚 Read about it here: globalelephants.org/how-caregive...
How Caregivers Spend Their Days
Many of you have expressed curiosity about what the average day at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil looks like. It’s a little different for everyone, but there’s a general routine that we go through and we d...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Ever wonder what a caregiver's day at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil looks like? 🐘💚 Read about it here: globalelephants.org/how-caregive...
"Videos surfaced online of residents in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district reportedly lighting loud firecrackers near a wild elephant named 'Omkar', sparking outrage amongst citizens." Wildlife experts warn this could escalate human-elephant conflict. www.gdnonline.com/Details/1368...
World News: Wild elephant agitated by firecrackers in India sparks outrage
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November 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
"Videos surfaced online of residents in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district reportedly lighting loud firecrackers near a wild elephant named 'Omkar', sparking outrage amongst citizens." Wildlife experts warn this could escalate human-elephant conflict. www.gdnonline.com/Details/1368...
This week’s Sunday Smile photo catches Kenya in what seems like a pensive moment, just after her late-night snacks. Nighttime at sanctuary has a magical quality, especially on clear nights like this one, when the stars stretch across the neverending sky. We can only imagine what
November 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This week’s Sunday Smile photo catches Kenya in what seems like a pensive moment, just after her late-night snacks. Nighttime at sanctuary has a magical quality, especially on clear nights like this one, when the stars stretch across the neverending sky. We can only imagine what
Kenya held a little snack in her mouth during her entire dust bath. 😄 Just like people, elephants express their own unique personalities in everything they do. They each have their own ways of processing their experiences, expressing their needs to their caregivers and each other, and
November 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Kenya held a little snack in her mouth during her entire dust bath. 😄 Just like people, elephants express their own unique personalities in everything they do. They each have their own ways of processing their experiences, expressing their needs to their caregivers and each other, and
The Pangea Trust is building Europe's first large-scale elephant sanctuary, located in Portugal. They just announced that they are expecting their first resident, a female African elephant named Kariba, from Belgium. Read more: www.pangeatrust.org/announcing-o...
November 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Pangea Trust is building Europe's first large-scale elephant sanctuary, located in Portugal. They just announced that they are expecting their first resident, a female African elephant named Kariba, from Belgium. Read more: www.pangeatrust.org/announcing-o...
In this video from a few years ago, Guille showed off her curiosity and intelligence by moving the lock on her water trough. 🔒❓ Learn more about elephants’ incredible problem-solving abilities in this week’s Elefact: globalelephants.org/elefact-frid...
November 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
In this video from a few years ago, Guille showed off her curiosity and intelligence by moving the lock on her water trough. 🔒❓ Learn more about elephants’ incredible problem-solving abilities in this week’s Elefact: globalelephants.org/elefact-frid...
Putra Mas, a 35-year-old bull Asian Elephant arrived at Monarto Safari Park, South Australia, after making the long trip from Perth. Read more: www.monartosafari.com.au/what-a-spect...
"What a spectacular bull he is" - Putra Mas makes himself at home at Monarto Safari Park - Monarto Safari Park
In a landmark moment for elephant welfare in Australia, Monarto Safari Park has welcomed 35-year-old bull Asian Elephant, Putra Mas, marking the final step in establishing the park’s founding elephant...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Putra Mas, a 35-year-old bull Asian Elephant arrived at Monarto Safari Park, South Australia, after making the long trip from Perth. Read more: www.monartosafari.com.au/what-a-spect...
VOLUME UP 🔊 Maia, Bambi & Guille may wander separately, but they always find their way back to each other. 💚 Some days it’s quiet grazing; others, it’s rumbles, dust baths & sleepy smiles under the trees—three friends, perfectly in tune. Read more: globalelephants.org/three-under-...
November 7, 2025 at 1:37 AM
VOLUME UP 🔊 Maia, Bambi & Guille may wander separately, but they always find their way back to each other. 💚 Some days it’s quiet grazing; others, it’s rumbles, dust baths & sleepy smiles under the trees—three friends, perfectly in tune. Read more: globalelephants.org/three-under-...
Kenya is finding her rhythm again. 💚 She’s exploring farther into the woods, foraging on trees, and spending more time in the mud wallow. Her care team continues gentle footwork training to prepare her to have a radiograph taken. Read more: globalelephants.org/kenya-seeks-...
November 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Kenya is finding her rhythm again. 💚 She’s exploring farther into the woods, foraging on trees, and spending more time in the mud wallow. Her care team continues gentle footwork training to prepare her to have a radiograph taken. Read more: globalelephants.org/kenya-seeks-...
An African #elephant named Shankar who lived in isolation for over two decades in a zoo in Delhi, India, died of a rare rodent-borne virus, an autopsy report revealed. Read more: www.the-independent.com/asia/india/d...
India’s loneliest elephant died of rare virus after decades of isolation in zoo
A month after African elephant’s death, autopsy report finds he had caught a rare rodent-borne virus
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November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
An African #elephant named Shankar who lived in isolation for over two decades in a zoo in Delhi, India, died of a rare rodent-borne virus, an autopsy report revealed. Read more: www.the-independent.com/asia/india/d...
This #GivingTuesday, we are raising donations to expand the female Asian elephant habitat by about 200 acres, giving the girls room to roam, explore, and rediscover themselves. The first $75,000 donated will be matched, doubling your impact. Learn more: globalelephants.org/giving-tuesd...
November 5, 2025 at 1:10 AM
This #GivingTuesday, we are raising donations to expand the female Asian elephant habitat by about 200 acres, giving the girls room to roam, explore, and rediscover themselves. The first $75,000 donated will be matched, doubling your impact. Learn more: globalelephants.org/giving-tuesd...
Thank you, sanctuary family, for helping us reach the goal for Kenya's Treats 4 Feets Halloween fundraiser! 🎃💚
November 4, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Thank you, sanctuary family, for helping us reach the goal for Kenya's Treats 4 Feets Halloween fundraiser! 🎃💚
Volume up to hear from Michele. When an elephant passes away at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, we try to pick a place to lay them to rest that was special for them in their lives or is in a particularly beautiful place that suits their spirit. For Pupy’s final resting place, we chose a spot in Yard 5,
November 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Volume up to hear from Michele. When an elephant passes away at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, we try to pick a place to lay them to rest that was special for them in their lives or is in a particularly beautiful place that suits their spirit. For Pupy’s final resting place, we chose a spot in Yard 5,
At certain points throughout each day, caregivers may encourage the elephants to shift over into a neighboring yard so that spaces can be safely cleaned or to allow various maintenance tasks to be completed. We also use that time to “decorate” the empty yards with the
November 2, 2025 at 9:52 PM
At certain points throughout each day, caregivers may encourage the elephants to shift over into a neighboring yard so that spaces can be safely cleaned or to allow various maintenance tasks to be completed. We also use that time to “decorate” the empty yards with the
Poof! 😁 Kenya throws dirt on herself so quickly and neatly that in photos it looks like it is suspended above her.
November 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Poof! 😁 Kenya throws dirt on herself so quickly and neatly that in photos it looks like it is suspended above her.
Sanctuary staff carved tasty pumpkin treats for the girls on Halloween. When caregivers gave Kenya her pumpkin, she put the whole thing in her mouth at once. Then she paused—aware of the camera rolling—and waited for them to stop filming before chomping down and eating it whole.
November 1, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Sanctuary staff carved tasty pumpkin treats for the girls on Halloween. When caregivers gave Kenya her pumpkin, she put the whole thing in her mouth at once. Then she paused—aware of the camera rolling—and waited for them to stop filming before chomping down and eating it whole.